Back in July 2017, I wrote that ‘my first ever truly successful red Burgundy purchase’ was Pierre Labet’s Beaune 1er Cru Coucherias 2012 (bought for €34 a bottle). Richard Jefferys of Weymouth expressed some surprise about this (‘Letters’, September 2017 issue ), and wondered if I might like to explain myself. Fair enough, sir. Here’s the unvarnished truth about my Burgundy-buying, red and white.
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Château Léoville-Barton 2000, starting to open up now, would be an impressive 18th gift.
Credit: Thomas Skovsende
For all those in search of a special bottle to mark a celebration in 2018, Anthony Rose shares his tips